Texas Veterans of Foreign Wars

05/31/2026

Last year, Texas VFW Magazine introduced readers to an innovative vision taking shape at VFW Post 2205 in Denton: a state-of-the-art esports suite designed to connect Veterans, students, and communities through competitive gaming and technology, and to fight Veteran su***de and mental health struggles.

📖 Read the original story: https://issuu.com/texasvfw/docs/texas_vfw_2025_fall_winter_magazine/14

Today, we're seeing that vision become reality.

In May 2026, in the Denton VFW esports gaming suite, professional Call of Duty: Warzone competitor Ethan "Fifakill" Pink competed on the international stage at the Saudi eLeague, one of the world's premier esports competitions. His success highlights how esports has evolved into a global industry featuring professional athletes, coaches, scholarships, sponsorships, and career opportunities.

This opportunity was possible in large part due to the partnership of Christopher Earl, CEO of Regiment Gaming and a member of VFW Post 2205, and Denton's top-of-the-line esports gaming suite. Together, they are helping create opportunities that connect Veterans, students, and the next generation of technology-minded leaders.

Today, the Denton esports suite serves as more than a gaming venue. It is a place where students can develop teamwork, communication, leadership, and strategic-thinking skills while exploring collegiate esports opportunities.
Just as athletes attend combines for football, baseball, or basketball, esports athletes now have similar opportunities to pursue college programs and scholarships.

This initiative demonstrates that VFW Posts can honor tradition while embracing innovation—building connections between generations, supporting Veterans, and helping prepare young people for the opportunities of tomorrow.

One of the newest opportunities is the North Texas E-Sports Combine, hosted at the Post's esports suite at 909 Sunset Street in Denton. High school juniors and seniors can showcase their skills in front of collegiate esports coaches who evaluate gameplay and identify students with college-level potential.

Students can compete in:
🎮 League of Legends
🎮 Overwatch
🎮 Valorant
🎮 Rocket League

Interested students, parents, educators, and community members can learn more and register through the North Texas E-Sports Combine interest form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeEVvjKf56sfu6RHERWrlRcP93sfHkGFreD2km3wgQNmG3X0w/viewform

From a magazine feature to international competition and collegiate pathways, the Denton esports story continues to grow—and Texas VFW is proud to be part of it.

05/31/2026

CONGRATULATIONS Texas, we have achieved an impressive 100.35% membership! This milestone reflects the hard work and dedication of each one of YOU. Let’s keep this momentum going and aim for 101%—together, we can make it happen!

Remember, every new member we recruit strengthens our voice and preserves the legacy of support we provide to veterans. Each of you plays a crucial role in this mission. So, let’s continue educating and reaching out to fellow veterans, ensuring they know the invaluable resources and community the VFW offers.

Together, we can achieve our goal and make a lasting impact!

05/31/2026

Special message from Texas State Commander Dave Walden updating Texas's progress on the road to being All-American. Let's do this Texas!

05/28/2026

Reflecting deep respect for the VFW's mission to honor military service and care for veterans and their families, a middle school team from Lubbock, known as "Salute to Compassion," recently participated in Destination Imagination, the Service Learning Challenge, with a student-led project aimed at serving Veterans.

In Texas, DI trains students in 21st-century skills through competitions that start at the regional level each winter and advance to the Lone Star Finals and Global Finals. Teams are parent-managed and student-driven; adults serve as coaches, but the ideas, designs, and solutions belong entirely to the kids.

Sponsored by Veterans of Foreign Wars, VFW Post 2466, Lubbock, Tx and two anonymous donors, one a VFW member and another a VFW supporter and father of a Combat Veteran.

For the 2026 season, the Service Learning challenge focused on:
identifying a real community need
⚫ Designing and carrying out a project
⚫ Presenting it through a theatrical “video game world” story
⚫ Integrating evidence of the project and its impact into the presentation

"Heroes and Guides" are found in all ages. TexasVFW proudly recognizes the incredible effort of this young team and their dedicated work as supporters of veterans, showcasing an admirable commitment to service at such a young age.

You can watch the full theatrical story on YouTube: https://youtu.be/_ztshPvv-EA?si=Q_rfEOfTgohH4OPX

05/27/2026

Congratulations to Charli Davis for being named the Department of Texas Scout of the Year!
Charli’s impressive achievements include earning the Eagle Scout Award and the Girl Scout Gold Award, while also maintaining a 3.94 GPA as an Honor Student at Sanger High School. Her commitment to the veteran community, highlighted by her projects at, The New 1922 - VFW - Gainesville, Texas, truly sets her apart.
The Scout of the Year program recognizes outstanding youth who exemplify citizenship, patriotism, leadership, service to their community, and character. Eligible candidates include Eagle Scouts, Gold Award recipients, Venturing Summit Award recipients, and Sea Scout Quartermasters.
Charli's dedication represents the best of Texas youth, and we are proud to celebrate her remarkable accomplishments!

05/26/2026

"Veterans deserve qualified, accredited representation — not companies exploiting loopholes and charging illegal fees.” - VFW General Counsel John Muckelbauer

VFW applauds a landmark federal court ruling finding that unaccredited claims company Veterans Guardian violated federal law by charging veterans.

05/26/2026

VFW Post 4146 is celebrating 75 years of service to the Victoria community. Recognized at both state and national levels, the Post is led by its first female Commander, Louisa Rosalez, who keeps membership high while making community service and student mentoring top priorities.

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VICTORIA, Texas - The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4146 in Victoria has not only reached a milestone of 75 years serving area veterans, but has also reached another monumental

05/25/2026

Today, the Texas VFW honors Memorial Day and encourages mindfulness, recognizing that this long weekend carries a significant national responsibility.
Memorial Day is a day of remembrance established in 1868 to honor fallen soldiers. For Veterans, this day carries profound significance, a reflection on the sacrifices of fallen comrades.

Veteran supporters can be mindful in observance of this day:
🔴Wear a Buddy Poppy as a symbol of remembrance and support.
⚪Take a moment at 3:00 PM to pause and honor those who have laid down their lives for our freedom.
🔵Remembering that Memorial Day differs from Veterans Day, the former honors those who have died in service, while the latter celebrates all who have served.

Let’s ensure we observe this day with the dignity and respect it deserves.

05/24/2026

Austin, VFW 4443 Oak Hill's ongoing community garden initiative was chosen as one of only 25 nationwide projects to receive extra assistance for the VFW Day of Service.

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Veterans and volunteers revitalized Austin's Peña Community Garden in a VFW Day of Service project, enhancing community ties and promoting sustainability.